Beneteau First 27
LOA
8.19m (26.9ft)
Beam
2.79m (9.2ft)
Displacement
2,400kg (5,291lbs)
Year
1990–1994
Manufacturer
Beneteau
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.19 m | 26.9 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.21 m | 23.7 ft |
| Beam | 2.79 m | 9.2 ft |
| Draft | 1.55 m | 5.1 ft |
| Mast Height | 11.00 m | 36.1 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,400 kg | 5,291 lbs |
| Ballast | 850 kg | 1,874 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 35.0 m² | 377 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 9 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 10.6 gal |
| Water Capacity | 70 L | 18.5 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Jean Berret | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
19.84
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
35.4%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.83 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.7
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Beneteau First 27
The First 27 is a spirited racer-cruiser that excels on the regatta course while providing comfortable accommodations below. A well-balanced design from the golden era of the First line.